SOLUTION: 35% of what value is equal to 87.5

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Question 275531: 35% of what value is equal to 87.5
Answer by fwm5007(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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Change 35% to a decimal = .35
Let x= the value you are looking for.
.35x = 87.5
Divide each side by .35
x = 250
You can check yourself by multiplying 250 * .35 = 87.5